Network Rail painting railway lines with white to keep trains moving this summer

Network Rail workers painting railway to keep trains running in hot weather

Rails in direct sunlight can be up to 20°C hotter than the air temperature during a heatwave.

Network Rail workers paint railway lines to prevent 'buckling' in hot weather

Sections of railway lines across the country will be painted white to reflect the sun's rays and reduce overheating and deformation.

Network Rail painting railway lines with white to keep trains moving this summer

Hundreds of Network Rail workers are painting railway lines to prevent "buckling" during the hot weather.